This guy is bashing the # 1 most fun vehicle I have ever owned in my 70 years of driving. I have gone thru some major upgrades to make it my own. My wife and i have been on a bunch of long distance rides, like 10 days at a time, we have traveled thru Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington Colorado, Nevada, South Dakota and New Mexico.

So basically the experience of anyone who's ridden a bike in heavy rain.

Sounds like an employee that just got fired from Polaris.

The Polaris Slingshot is not a car .. it gets registered as a motorcycle. As a car it would never pass the crash tests.

Totally disagree. I have owned my Slingshot for two years and have gone on several trips exceeding 600 miles and loved every minute of them. Wouldn't trade it for nothing.

I love how much he wants to like this thing

That “I am the warranty" shirt tho. 😂

Don't know what this dude is talking about ?? I rented one and I loved it. Can't wait to buy one real soon.

LS swapped slingshot sounds epic.

It's funny how the miserable drives always make for the best stories.

Last time I was this early, Rob hadn't drawn out the finger guns yet.

In south Florida, it rains everyday at about 3pm for 15 minutes. Facts

There's two type of story tellers. There's Ed who mesmerizes you into anything he's talking about. Then there's Freddy......

My brother owns a slingshot that thing isn't right if it's not maintaining speed I've been in it up to 120 easy .

I have no idea how to start with this video. 1) max speed of it is 130 and car and driver took theirs to 110 before stopping because that was their personal limit. 2) 11 year veteran motorcyclist. Ride motorcycle - you will get caught in the rain. So much of this video is botching about getting soaked due to his own lack of preparedness for inclement weather. 3) waterproof interiors will never look like a posh Bentley. 3) Manage your expectations to the vehicle type being reviewed. This vehicle is designed for exposure to the elements. If you can't handle that seems like more of an issue for you than the vehicle. 5) A major point in a review would be comparing a vehicle to similar vehicles. If you were in a Morgan or a Can-Am Spider would your experience have been any different? Better? Worse?

I don't know what he's on about. I rented a Slingshot off Turo in LA and was immediately impressed by how quick it was. I was doing 100+mph on some of the canyon roads in it. Even around corners. Drives like an economy car my ass. Got it up to 140 on the highway chasing down my buddy on a bike.

The slingshot does easily over 120mph. 5th gear is overdrive and only lets you hit 90 tops. You have to stay in 4th gear if you want to exceed that.

It wouldn't do more than 85 MPH? I've taken mine over 100 EASY, and it gets there pretty quick! BTW, the engine size is 2.4L Ecotec not 2.2L.

If you’d asked for the worst “truck”... well, then we’d have something to say 😂

5:45 I get what you did VinWiki...😂

You haven't been letting us down when it comes to new video content. Thanks Ed I hope you're having fun doing this. Please keep it up bud, love watching these during the week!

You can do 130 mph + in fourth gear, fifth is overdrive -- for cruising. You could have rented one with a top, if not, be prepared for rain in Florida (haha). Basically -- it's a recreation vehicle -- it's a toy. I keep rain gear in mine just in case. The base model starts at $19,000, the Grand Touring (comes with a top) is $30,000. I know -- you were not aware of these things.

There's a pack of about 10 of these that come to my neighborhood every weekend. They have neon everywhere and the loudest stereos on earth. They remind me of a certain South Park episode.

The guy must have had a limiter on it. Because stock ive been 130mph with ease.

last time I was this early tavarish's hairline wasnt receding

“It was a bit too loud” Boi you own a modified gallardo that spits flames u kiddin

Lol. The Slingshot you drove had to be governed. I own a Slingshot and have had it up to 130.

It was still better than the guy who talked about his AMG SLS getting airborne

1:57 what a convention, looked packed.

he's basically describing how awful it is to ride a motorcycle

I've been wanting a Slingshot. I'm a stubborn s.o.b. and Freddy didnt change my mind. I might actually Turo one first. I'm experienced on motorcycles, which may give me the upper hand with the wind issues.

"As for an experience... You need a rock bottom so you can go up from there." 😂💀😂💀😂💀😂

"It looked really outlandish but sort of drove like an economy car" -My experience exactly. It's slower than a Camry, and doesn't exactly handle well. Like a kei car with no top, a blast to take to town on a sunny day, but that's it. It is kind of cool that you can touch the ground while buckled in and holding the wheel though.

i really like the way he described, in the beginning, how he is cheap but still expects a lot from his cars

I once tried to haul a cord of firewood in my caddy, that day i learned that a car is a tool and to pick the right one for the job at hand, This isnt the slingshots fault its the fault of the fool that tries to tour and back road blaster, its like doing the TransAmerica trail on a GSXR, it can be done but again wrong tool for the job at hand

I was a Polaris salesman and needless to say once you get over the strangeness factor of it it’s an eh car. It’s great to learn how to drift in if you get a boosted one.

Anyone else see a Polaris commercial mid video? Thanks for the content VINwiki!

If only those T'Rex things were as popular as the sling shots... The company really missed out on a huge opportunity after the hype died down. Could have made a cheeper version at that 35K price point instead of the 50-60K they charged and they would have sold like hot cakes.

I just rode one 675 miles from Pawtucket Rhode Island to Richmond Virginia. Froze my ass off. But it was awesome.

I was at a gas station and a older lady pulled up with one. There was a few people gathered by it and someone asked what’s it’s top speed....she said 220. I wanted to tell her just because the speedometer says that doesn’t mean it can go that fast but I thought I would come off kinda rude so I let her have her moment lol

Rain water on the hotel carpet is the nicest thing anyone ever got in it lol

Up for Dragonforce.

Living in Southwest Florida, I can attest to how insane the rain can be down here. I believe Tavarish ran into what I call "a wall of water". Impossible to drive thru with a normal car nevermind in this Polaris.

Tavarish, that was funny! I felt your pain. Keep up the great storytelling.

They make turbo kits for the slingshot, really opens it up.

Hillarious review. I always wanted one until now!! The funniest thing said was, "Other than that, Great car" LMAO

And yes, you'll get wet when it rains. This is a specialty vehicle that does one thing: exposes you to the elements. If you don't like the elements, drive a car with a roof, or stay indoors that's air conditioned.

My slingshot is stock and I can do 130-140, big stereo and wheels and im in at 23000.00. Florida must pay way more geez

I road tripped in one from Houston to Austin. It was 100 degrees in Texas and it was fun to drive. It's a very easy to shift and drive. It made me fall in love with manual transmission. The Bluetooth stereo will increase in volume as the road noise increases. Basically, like a big go cart. It doesn't feel like it's so powerful that it can get out of hand. FYI, the cops will mess with you a lot in it, even though the slingshot is not really that fast. My friend got pulled over when the rear tire spun and peeled out on a hill. You have to have a helmet or you will get smoked by rocks in the face.

He should check out the Smart Crossblade. It's a First-gen Smart Fortwo, relatively powerful (for a Smart car), with waterproof interior, no roof or windshield, and horizontal bars for doors so you don't fall out.

I drove from Mn to Fl 2 years ago. I don’t know if something was wrong with the car or your driving but I can do over 100 I my 05 slingshot without issue. I have a windshield and sometimes I wear a helmet but it’s not a requirement to drive or interact with my passenger. As far as the rain, you are just as exposed as a motorcycle but the rear end can get lose depending on the tire treds.

Best YT channel by far

The miserable experience of my life was this video!

Funny, I just entered a raffle for one of these at a mall... now I'm reconsidering even entering the raffle... worried for "what if I actually win it?" I live in Chicago mind you...

I like Tavarish's unapologetic and honest opinion.

They should add a windshield and a soft top and a turbo

He went from “Florida is sometime known for its rain” to “ its Florida. We have torrential rainfall everyday”

I love that tavarish is on here. You can tell he didn’t grow up with a golden spoon like most on this channel. I hate the exclusivity of exotics. Most in the industry got their jobs because their dad was rich.

I live in Daytona and these things are everywhere this gives a lot of insight.

I drive a cobalt, and I had no clue the Polaris had the base models motor. Pretty awesome

rather than driving a slingshot, a KTM X-bow is way funnier ! and it handles pretty well

its a 2.4L, I've done 140 in mine and with just bolt on mods, 5th gear is just OD, sounds like you were paid to hate on it. Its not the best car i own but its definitely the most fun car i own for a sunny day.

Took a motorcycle trip from mid Missouri to Florida keys then hit the Redwood national forest taking the coastline all the way. Took Hwy 70 back through Colorado. Will be thinking of this trip for the rest of my life.

“I’m the warranty.” What a legend.

my "rock bottom" was a four hour motorcycle ride through a blizzard.

My uncle had a Slingshot. That didn't last very long. He had his fun with it and then traded it in about 2 months later

I had a 5 speed manual 2 door Cobalt. It was a very reliable car and good on gas. Good motor for this Polaris but I think the slingshot is very over priced just like those Spyders

It’ll blow over, we’ll miss it - every boater ever

Haha good story tavarish

I still need to buy A "I am The Warranty" shirt. I keep on forgetting about It. I think the first time I saw It was a year ago and I still forget 😂

“I was so wet in the first 5 minutes...” - Tavarish

They make them with roofs now

I ride a motorbike day in day out and even in rain I've got a smile ear to ear the polaris sling shot is horrible it for some one who wants a motorbike but doesn't want that danger that comes with it and wants a steering wheel

2:33, Hottest place on earth huh? Try Death Valley in the summer. Saw 132 degrees there a few years ago! I rode a motorcycle for a decade or so, had no car. Your story rings very true to a motor cycle rider! Great stuff but it sounds miserably under powered. Keep the stories coming, love them!

The worst part about the Slingshot is it's dirt slow and owners think they are cool... There is a turbo kit and 4 wheel conversion now, for $80k you can build a track monster. 😂

Could there ever be a more "Stupid Vehicle"!?!?!? LoL..... After getting sun stroke, what's wrong in having your vehicle turn into a bath tub!?!? (I love it)...... I guess there were no Covair convertibles available with a missing roof.....great vid Tavarish

He likes Dragonforce, I like this video

I have the 1st year slingshot...I got it to 130mph really easy... so maybe that thing had a governor

For the price of these, you could have 8 NA Miatas. Polaris slingshot is different, but about the dumbest thing with an engine. "you always need a zero" frikin priceless!

The moral of the story... well, two of them... Always drive a vehicle that is designed to have a top, and learn how the heck to pack clothes for a trip.

I couldn't decide wether I wanted the bike, or the sportscar, so I got neither. Exactly the pos I knew it was. My buddy had one for 6 months, and tried to goad me into a ride. I declined saying that I've never seen anyone smiling while driving one. Including him. Look, the next time you see one.

I didn't realise how small the car community was until I started working on repairing my own vehicles, and always ended up on one of four channels. Samcrac, Doug Demuro, VINwiki, and Mighty Car Mods.

The Ariel Atom

The worst car experience came from a vehicle registered as a motorcycle. That's why it was a motorcycle experience.

This is the only VINwiki video that I haven't liked. You had a motorcycle experience in a motorcycle. Then you said the car had crappy tires, and felt cheep.

Must have rented from the same guy I did, questionable mods led to a crappy and remarkably slow drive. Rented another bone stock one a few months ago, and it was night and day. 85 is not the top speed.

I got a Polaris ad during the middle of this story!

“Documented rebuilder of cars that should probably stay dead” yep sounds like freddy

Is it the car's fault or his fault for choosing the wrong vehicle for the conditions? I think the latter. That's a twisty mountain road vehicle. Not a straight/flat/highway vehicle. Reviewer error.

A Polaris slingshot runs over 85 mph. I just sold mine and it would cruise 85 easy.

He totally sums it up right at 8:00. I totally agree.

Been here since 12k Subs🤟🏼

One of my closest friends has a custom Slingshot X (driven by Tanner Faust) that’s turbocharged and makes 454 horsepower. We took it 30 minutes on the freeway to San Francisco with nothing covering our face and I lost my sunglasses. So to everyone in the comments, it’s not a terrible car to drive around the city in low speeds, it’s a terrible car to drive in high speeds. Also we’ve hit 104 wearing ski masks so it’s not that slow.

Went riding -20 in Montana once. Rain sounds nice.

Never drove one ... but just from examination and stories I would NEVER own one ... for $30K I could hand build a 3 wheel Rail that would be so much more fun...Many blessings , SMR

My inlaws just did a 3k miles trip with there's. They had a blast.

Patiently waiting for the next time there's a 2 video per day week

I dont want to be that Guy but isn't it a 2.4 liter? I thought the Slingshot was cool for all of 1 day till I realized it was basically a 3 wheeled FRS... SLOW

I once got caught in a downpour in my convertible Chrysler Sebring. Instead of pulling over to raise the top, I was on the expressway going like 65-70mph so I just rolled up the windows, kept my momentum, and surprisingly stayed very dry! So did the rest of my interior lol. And I mean the rain started coming down pretty hard! Aerodynamics baby!

I love my Slingshot. I'm not sure why he couldn't do over 85 MPH in the one he was in, but every vehicle is different. Sounds like he should have rented a car, with a cover.